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Patent CA-2364869-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHRISTY DANIEL P
IPC: A61F2/82
Filed: 2000-03-23
Abstract: An implant device (32) is provided which is responsive to an external interrogation circuit (38). The implant device (32) includes a structure implantable within a living animal (34) and operatively configured to carry out or assist in carrying out a function within the living animal. The device (32) further includes an electrically passive sensing circuit (not shown) integral with the structure for sensing a parameter associated with the function. In particular, the sensing circuit includes (not shown) an inductive element, wherein the sensing circuit has a frequency dependent variable impedance loading effect on the interrogation circuit (38) in response to an interrogation signal provided by the exciter/interrogator element (36), the impedance loading effect varying in relation to the sensed parameter.
Patent CA-2367417-A1 (CA)
Title: Economiseur de 30% de la consommation d'energie dans les moteurs a combustion interne
Inventor: STAULUS JEAN-PHILIPPE
IPC: F02M25/025
Filed: 2002-01-08
Abstract: Au cours des années 70, lors de la première grande crise pétrolière, des sociétés américaines ont fait des recherches en vue de trouver comment mélanger du carburant (surtout de l'essence, mais aussi du carburant pour les moteurs diesel) avec de l'eau (qui, sous forme de vapeur, a un pouvoir d'expansion bien connu) afin d'obtenir une émulsion stable, qu'il serait possible de stocker pour une longue durée sous cette forme.
Patent CA-2367462-A1 (CA)
Title: A system for detecting counterfeit financial card fraud
Inventor: ANDERSON DOUGLAS D
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2000-03-06
Abstract: Counterfeit financial card fraud is detected on the premise that the fraudulent activity will reflect itself in clustered groups of suspicious transactions (124). A system for detecting financial card fraud uses a computer database (104) comprising financial card transaction data reported from a plurality of financial institutions (102). The transactions are score d by assigning weights to individual transactions to identify suspicious transactions. The geographic region where the transaction took place as well  as the time of the transactions are recorded. An event building process then  identifies cards involved in suspicious transactions in a same region during  a common time period to determine clustered groups of suspicious activity suggesting an organized counterfeit card operation which would otherwise be impossible for the individual financial institutions to detect.
Patent CA-2367655-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRY PAUL
IPC: B01J8/00
Filed: 2002-01-16
Abstract: A system is used for removing catalyst from a tubular reactor vessel. A power box with a 110 volt to a 12 volt DC transformer is mounted outside the vessel and connected to a 110 volt power supply. An air manifold, also mounted outside the vessel, is connected to a high-pressure air supply and connects to several valves with a separate connection to the power box. Several workstations are placed on the tube sheet within the vessel. The workstation has a frame, a drum and reel assembly mounted on the frame along with a 12 volt DC motor. An air lance hose passes into the drum and reel assembly and, at the other end, connects to an air lance and vacuum assembly. A high pressure air hose connects the drum and reel assembly to one of the valves located outside of the vessel. A controller connects to the 12 volt DC motor to power the drum and reel assembly. The controller is also connected to the power box located outside the vessel and to a foot control. A seat is mounted on the drum and reel assembly.
Patent CA-2369363-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for rapid dna sample processing with integrated liquid handling, thermocycling, and purification
Inventor: THOMANN ULRICH
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2000-04-29
Abstract: The present invention provides an automated device to facilitate rapid processing of sub-microliter samples using chemical or enzymatic reactions that involve liquid handling, one or more controlled temperature incubation steps (including temperature cycling), and a purification step based on molecular size discrimination. Exemplary applications include but are not limited to polymerase chain reaction (PCR), DNA sequencing applications, oligonucleotide ligation, ligase chain reaction (LCR), single nucleotide extension, exonuclease treatment, and oligonucleotide hybridization assays.< /SDOAB>
Patent CA-2370127-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MACPHEE COLIN HOUSTON
IPC: A61K31/4439
Filed: 2000-04-17
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un procédé de traitement d'une maladie ou état associé à l'augmentation du nombre des neutrophiles et/ou de la suractivité des neutrophiles chez un mammalien tel que l'homme. Ce procédé consiste à administrer à un mammalien une quantité efficace, non toxique et acceptable d'un point de vue pharmaceutique, d'un agoniste PPAR.gamma. tel qu'un composé (I).
Patent CA-2370498-A1 (CA)
Title: Adhesives and method for making same
Inventor: WHITE THOMAS EDWARD
IPC: C08L33/08
Filed: 2000-05-05
Abstract: This invention relates to an adhesive composition comprising: microgels of at least one acrylic polymer; and an interlinking polymer covalently bonding at least some of said microgels to each other through said interlinking polymer.  In one embodiment, the adhesive further comprises at least one non-gelled polymer, said interlinking polymer covalently bonding at least some of said microgels to said non-gelled poylmer. In one embodiment, the invention relates to an aqueous dispersion, comprising: water; microgels of at least one acrylic polymer dispersed in said water; and at least one interlinking polymer capable of covalently bonding said microgels to each other through said interlinking polymer. In one embodiment, the dispersion further comprises at least one non-gelled polymer, and the interlinking polymer is capable of covalently bonding said microgels to said non-gelled polymer. This invention also relates to an adhesive composition made by heating the foregoing aqueous dispersion at a sufficient temperature and for an effective period of time to covalently bond at least some of said microgels to each other through said interlinking polymer, an optionally covalently bond at least some of said microgels to the foregoing non-gelled polymer. In one embodiment, the adhesive is a pressure sensitive adhesive. These adhesives may be characterized by high peel energy, high tack and high shear holding power.
Patent CA-2371272-A1 (CA)
Title: Wavelength selective cross-connect (wsc)
Inventor: DOERR CHRISTOPHER RICHARD
IPC: H04B10/291
Filed: 2002-02-14
Abstract: A wavelength-selective cross connect (WSC) switch is disclosed that can selectively pass a multi-wavelength incoming signal received on a given incoming port to a corresponding output port in a bar state; or cross the received signal to an opposite output port in a cross state, using only two wavelength blockers and a number of optical circulators. Power splitters divide the power of each incoming signal in half and the half power signals are applied to the two wavelength blockers surrounded by corresponding optical circulators. Each of the wavelength blockers control either the bar state or the cross state. The outputs of the two wavelength blockers are combined to produce an output signal at each of the output ports. Thus, the wavelength-selective cross connect can selectively pass or cross an incoming signal to an appropriate output port, as desired. The disclosed wavelength-selective cross connects can be serviced without interrupting traffic. In addition, the disclosed wavelength-selective cross connect requires only shutters, i.e., the wavelength blocker, and is significantly easier to manufacture than a device requiring switches.
Patent CA-2371389-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DOPPALAPUDI VENKATA RAMANA
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 2000-04-14
Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I) and (IV), wherein R1-R11 and  A have any of the values defined in the specification, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, are useful for inhibiting .beta.-lactamas e enzymes, for enhancing the activity of .beta.-lactam antibiotics, and for treating .beta.-lactam resistant bacterial infections in a mammal. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions, processes for preparing  compounds of formula (I) and (IV), and novel intermediates useful for the synthesis of compounds of formula (I) and (IV).
Patent CA-2371670-A1 (CA)
Title: Scaffold fixation device for use in articular cartilage repair
Inventor: OVERAKER DAVID W
IPC: A61F2/28
Filed: 2002-02-13
Abstract: A device for attaching a tissue replacement scaffold to a bone has a platform positionable in substantially parallel relationship to the bone for retaining the tissue scaffold proximate to the bone. A post extends from the platform and is insertable into a hole formed in the bone. One or more ribs extend from a side surface of the post along a portion of its length. The ribs are mounted on opposing flexible members and establish an interference fit relative to the hole in the bone tissue. The ribs are urged radially outwardly by the flexible members and have a sharp edge that grips the sides of the hole in the bone such that the ribs restrict withdrawal of the device. Vertical ribs may also be included to prevent rotation of the device within the hole in the bone.
Patent CA-2371948-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede et systeme d'introduction de donnees ciblees dans un document
Inventor: SILVERBROOK KIA
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2000-05-24
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé et un système d'introduction d'un contenu ciblé dans un document. Le procédé d'introduction d'un contenu ciblé dans un document consiste à fournir à un utilisateur un document imprimé, formaté de manière à contenir des données ciblées sur les habitudes d'achat de l'utilisateur, le document contenant au moins un élément d'interactivité avec l'utilisateur qui permet à l'utilisateur de faire une demande d'informations supplémentaires sur le contenu en entrant en interaction avec l'élément grâce à un dispositif de détection conçu pour transmettre des données faisant état de la demande à un système informatique.
Patent CA-2372242-A1 (CA)
Title: Virus immunologic determinants
Inventor: MCARTHUR JAMES
IPC: C12N15/864
Filed: 2000-05-26
Abstract: Polypeptides of virus that bind to virus antibodies or block binding of viru s to mammalian cells are described. Derivatives of peptides can be less immunogenic, enhance binding to cells, render a virus tissue specific and so  on. The nucleic acid sequence encoding those derivatives can be incorporated  into a capsid encoding sequence to enable a virus to express such a derivati ve and be less immunogenic, have enhanced transduction efficiency or be tissue specific.
Patent CA-2377649-A1 (CA)
Title: Dynamic cluster database architecture
Inventor: WILDING MARK F
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-03-20
Abstract: A distributed database management system implemented on a cluster of computers. The cluster including disks organized as data nodes. The data nodes being locall y connected to one or more computers in the cluster. The distributed database management system includes a distributed database manager layer having a lock manager, a resource manager , and an architecture manager. The lock manager serializes access to the data nodes i n the cluster. The resource manager maintains a data representation of the resources of each computer in the cluster and makes the data available to other computers in the cluster to facilitate access to the resources by the other computers. The architecture manager defines logical ownership relationships between data nodes and computers in the cluster to permit the architecture o f the database to be dynamically reconfigured to provide improved performance.
Patent CA-2379024-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHIMIZU HIROHISA
IPC: B65B17/00
Filed: 2002-03-26
Abstract: The memory 5 stores shelf numbers of the respective shelf sections and the respective kinds of medicines housed in the medicine containers. The control unit 6 allows the memory 5 to store the corresponding relationship between the kind of a medicine housed in the medicine container and the shelf number upon attaching the medicine container to the shelf sections. The control unit 6 erases the corresponding relationship from the memory 5 upon detaching the medicine container from the shelf. Thus, it possible to carry out operations of attaching, detaching and exchanging medicine containers during a medicine packing operation.
Patent CA-2382008-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions stables de granules contenant de la carotene-xanthophylle et procedes d'utilisation
Inventor: LANG JOHN C
IPC: A23L33/00
Filed: 2000-09-06
Abstract: L'invention concerne des granules contenant des xanthophylles et des carotènes et/ou des rétinoïdes, des suppléments diététiques contenant ces granules, ainsi que des procédés d'utilisation.
Patent CA-2383207-A1 (CA)
Title: Corrosion inhibiting solutions for absorption systems
Inventor: SANDOR GEORGE ROBERT
IPC: C23F11/06
Filed: 2000-09-07
Abstract: Anti-corrosion solutions and processes useful for refrigeration processes are disclosed. Heteropoly complex anions of transitional metal elements can be added to an absorption solution which includes aqueous ammonia, alkali metal hydroxide and/or alkaline earth metal hydroxide, optionally in combination with transition metal compounds or compounds of the metallic elements of Groups IIIa to VIa of the Periodic Table of Elements to minimize corrosion of systems within which the solution is used.
Patent CA-2384381-A1 (CA)
Title: Mobile fingerprint scanner and docking station
Inventor: GOJEVIC STEPHEN M
IPC: G06V40/13
Filed: 2000-09-11
Abstract: A system (10) including a mobile fingerprint scanner (12) and one or more docking stations (14) adapted to operatively receive the scanner. The scanner can be hand carried to various locations for obtaining fingerprint images and other information such as images from barcode scanning. The scanner is operated by a rechargeable battery and has the capacity of obtaining and storing a number of such images. The docking station includes a receptacle form for receiving the scanner whose stored images are downloaded via connection to a personal computer or the like, performs various diagnostic operations on the scanner before being withdrawn from the docking station for further use. The scanner can be used by law enforcement personnel at locations remote from the vehicle, and is carried by the security officer. The docking station is located at the location where the officer is to perform an inspection.
Patent CA-2386910-A1 (CA)
Title: New oxabispidine compounds useful in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias
Inventor: THOMSON COLIN
IPC: C07D295/16
Filed: 2000-10-13
Abstract: There is provided compounds of formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R41 to R46, A, B and G have meanings given in the description, which are useful in the prophylaxis and in the treatment of arrhythmias, in particular atrial and ventricular arrhythmias.
Patent CA-2392358-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOHNACKER ULRICH
IPC: A47B96/14
Filed: 2001-09-21
Abstract: The shelving comprises a structural shelving member having a profile bar (11) made of sheet metal. The profile bar (11) is reinforced by y reinforcement strip (12) over part of the length of the structural shelving member. This part of the structural shelving member can be subjected to higher loads. Since the reinforcement strip (12) does not extend over the entire length of the structural member, the capability to carry higher loads is archieved at relatively low weight. The structural shelving member is e.g. a shelving column (1), wherein reinforcement strips (12) are provided in a lower portion (7) of the column. An upper portion (6) of the column does not comprise a reinforcement strip. Or the structural member can be a transverse shelving crossbar (2), wherein a reinforcement strip is then provided in the centre portion.
Patent CA-2392486-A1 (CA)
Title: Pharmaceutical dosage form bearing pregnancy-friendly indicia
Inventor: HEBERT RAYMOND
IPC: A61K9/20
Filed: 2002-07-05
Abstract: A pharmaceutical dosage form comprising at least one active ingredient and destined for administration to pregnant women. The pharmaceutical dosage form bears pregnancy-friendly indicia apt to improve patient compliance with medically recommended dosage regimen resulting in improved product effectiveness. The pregnancy-friendly indicia is also apt to diminish the incidence of erroneous dispensing of or erroneous ingestion of pharmaceutical dosage forms not intended for pregnant women. Also disclosed is a method for achieving improved patient compliance resulting in improved product effectiveness. Also disclosed is a method for diminishing the incidence of erroneous dispensing of or erroneous ingestion of dosage forms not intended for pregnant women. Said methods comprising providing a pharmaceutical dosage form, intended for use by pregnant women, bearing pregnancy-friendly indicia apt to graphically distinguish dosage forms intended to be used during pregnancy from others.
Patent CA-2392515-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KROHN ROY C
IPC: C09D163/10
Filed: 2000-12-06
Abstract: L'invention concerne une composition métallique de décoration réticulable sous l'effet des ultraviolets et un procédé pour réaliser une telle composition, procédé pouvant être utilisée pour produire un revêtement métallique de décoration à appliquer sur un substrat. Ladite composition ne contient aucune quantité significative de solvants organiques volatils qui ne s'incorporent pas à la couche active après réticulation.
Patent CA-2395505-A1 (CA)
Title: Fuel cell unit and method for operating said unit
Inventor: REIZIG MEIKE
IPC: H01M8/04223
Filed: 2000-12-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a fuel cell unit, preferably a fuel cell unit which  can be used in mobile objects, comprising an emergency stop. The device whic h is provided to execute an emergency stop cuts off the hydrogen supply and al so initiates other measures as required, including decoupling and/or deactivati on of the electricity and/or voltage transport devices.
Patent CA-2395548-A1 (CA)
Title: Imidazo 1,3,5 triazinones and the use thereof
Inventor: DEMBOWSKY KLAUS
IPC: A61P9/10
Filed: 2000-12-12
Abstract: The invention relates to novel imidazo[1,3,5]triazinones of the general formula (I), to a method for their production and to their use as medicaments, in particular as inhibitors of cyclic GMP metabolising phosphodiesterases.
Patent CA-2395560-A1 (CA)
Title: An apparatus for creating a multi-colored illuminated waterfall or water fountain
Inventor: RUTHENBERG DOUGLAS
IPC: F21S8/00
Filed: 2000-10-26
Abstract: An apparatus for creating a multi-colored illuminated waterfall includes a waterfall vessel (12), a clear tube (24) disposed within the vessel, LED bulbs (30) mounted on a circuit board strip (28) which is disposed within the clear tube (24) and a controller circuit (32) which sequentially activates predetermined arrays of different colored LED bulbs. The waterfall vessel (12) has baffles (54) for suppressing turbulence and optional reflective film for enhancing emitted light in a third branch of a tee. A rectifier circuit (34) is included to convert a 12 volt ac circuit to a 12 volt do circuit and a transformer (40) reduces a 110 volt ac power source to a 12 volt ac supply. In an embodiment for a water fountain, the circuit board strip (28) with the LED bulbs (30) are instead disposed within a branch of a tee with a clear lens separating the LED  bulbs from the water flow portion of the tee. Water flows into a second branch of the tee and out the third branch of the tee through a discharge tube with a swivel connection at the third branch of the tee to direct the discharge tube through an aperture in a facade.
Patent CA-2395662-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HIDALGO EGUIAGARAY ALVARO
IPC: A47F3/00
Filed: 2000-07-21
Abstract: The method and corresponding device are designed to preserve perishable products, more particularly flowers, plants and vegetables, involving consta nt production of a filtered air current or flow free from exogenous ethylene at  desired temperature and humidity levels and guiding it through a diffuser device/container in which the final product is grouped in the way it will be  displayed and sold so that permanent renewal of the air surrounding the product is achieved, thereby displacing endogenous ethylene and preventing i ts accumulation and binding. The product is also exposed to desired atmospheric  conditions. This makes it possible to display the product permanently withou t having to set up a barrier between the product and the public. Moreover, the  method makes it possible to treat the products with sprayed or gaseous chemical compounds without requiring additional handling.
Patent CA-2396251-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCALLISTER DEVIN V
IPC: A61B5/157
Filed: 2002-07-30
Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for piercing the skin and accessing and collecting physiological sample therein. The subject devices include at least one fluid pathway, wherein at least a substantial portion of the distal end of the at least one fluid pathway is open to the outside environment. One or more subject devices may be integrated into a test strip for determining the concentration of at least one analyte in the sample.  Also provided are methods for using the subject devices. The devices and methods are particularly suited for collecting physiological sample and determining glucose concentrations therein and, more particularly, glucose concentrations in blood, blood fractions or interstitial fluid. Also provided are kits that include the devices for use in practicing the subject methods.
Patent CA-2398881-A1 (CA)
Title: Ventilated item of clothing
Inventor: POLEGATO MORETTI MARIO
IPC: A41D27/28
Filed: 2001-01-15
Abstract: An item of clothing, such as a coat, jacket, overcoat or the like, comprising: spacer elements (11) which are arranged at least in an internal part of the shoulders (12) of the item of clothing so as to generate an interspace (13) between the shoulders of the user and the fabric which the item of clothing is made of; elements for venting warm air, produced by the user's body, that has risen in the interspace.
Patent CA-2400766-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LERCHL JENS
IPC: G01N33/15
Filed: 2001-03-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of DNA sequences of plant origin.  Said sequences code for a polypeptide with aspartate carbamyltransferase (E.C.2.1.3.2) activity. The aim of the invention is to produce a test system for finding inhibitors of the aspartate carbamyltransferase. According to the invention, it has been proven for the first time and by means of the antisense technology that aspartate carbamyltransferase is a herbicidal target.